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The more I sew, the more fabric scraps I accumulate! Some people may feel okay just tossing them, but I like to save them. You never know when that little bit of fabric is the perfect accent for a design… Read more ... 
These DIY knotted hair ties are so cute and so easy to sew! Easy Peasy Creative shows how to sew them up. The knotted ties look just like little fabric bows for ponytails. They take just a few minutes to… Read more ... 
Tame the cord clutter in your household with a set of fabric cord keepers. Whip up a bunch of these cord wraps in a flash, and say goodbye to your cord clutter worries. Hellosewing has an easy sewing tutorial showing … Read more ... 
You can create a fun and personalized pillow cover using your scrap fabrics, applique, and your creativity! La Creative Mama created this cute pillow cover for her daughter with an applique of a little girl. She shares a tutorial and … Read more ... 
This scented mug rug makes a perfect gift! The heat of a warm mug releases the scent of spices. It’s an easy project to make, and you can use your fabric scraps. Add a cute mug or some nice coffee… Read more ... 
Decorate your home in handmade holiday style with this DIY Christmas tree banner! Cucicucicoo has a free template and tutorial you can use to sew it. Use fabric scraps and beads for customized festive bunting that won’t cost a cent!… Read more ... 
A pillowcase dress is a cute – and easy – style of dress to sew for girls. And it’s also an easy dress to sew for American Girl dolls or other 18″ dolls. Sew Crafty Me has a free pattern… Read more ... 
Turn fabric scraps into a beautiful bunting banner quickly and easily! Download the free bunting template from Hellosewing and choose from the three different shapes: triangle, swallowtail and spearhead. Add letters or other appliques to turn them into personalized decorations… Read more ... 
Moths and other insects are fun to create! Sculpting fabric insects brings awareness to these often overlooked creatures, and by using your stash, remnants, or inherited bag of scraps, you can help to keep fabrics out of the landfill. Blue … Read more ... 
A DIY scrunchie, especially one that can be made to match your dress or blouse, is a “must have” accessory for any girl with long hair. It is difficult to find hair accessories to match all outfits, but with this… Read more ... 
This découpage method for painting with fabric is an easy and beautiful way to use up some of your extra scraps you don’t know what to do with. Make a beautiful flower or any other collage! The mix of colors… Read more ... 
Use your fabric scraps to create a hair clip organizer with a cute applique design! La Creative Mama shows how you can make this project for a girls room. She has an applique pattern you can use to create a… Read more ... 
Looking in my sewing room, I spotted a roll of nylon cord next in my leftover fabric basket. There’s not much fabric left in the basket, but there’s a lot of cord. I thought a little bit about what I… Read more ... 
Now that you’re learning to sew, you’ll need a place to keep all of your pins. Here is a simple DIY felt pincushion shaped like a sugar cookie! Complete with your favorite flavor of frosting and colorful sprinkles! A… Read more ... 
Make your own hippo softie toy! A simple sewing project for kids using scrap felt and a needle and thread! Such a sweet and simple way to make your own stuffed animal! A great way to teach kids to… Read more ...